Advising Staff
Christine ConnorsAcademic Advisormconnor1@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS Currently, Christine serves as an Academic Advisor for the College of Education, Health and Human Services. Her philosophy is based on the belief that each student brings their own unique experiences, talents and challenges to the advising experience. She views her role as an advisor as guiding students in self discovery that will empower students with the confidence and ability to create their own distintive path towards collegiate success. 
Debbie DotsonClinical Experience Placement Specialistddotson@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS As Clinical Experience Placement Specialist, I schedule field experiences in teacher education courses for students to observe in educational settings. I provide assistance with student teaching, and issue compensation to school districts for hosting student teachers. I have been at KSU for almost 15 years, starting in the School of Art, the Office of the University Registrar, and 12 years in EHHS. 
Lisa FroningAcademic Advisor Coordinatorlfroning@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS While doing a senior internship at NEOUCOM (now NEOMED) for my Business and Organizational Communication degree through the University of Akron, I realized the public relations field wasn't for me. I enjoyed working in the higher education setting and working with college students. I did graduate with a B.A. in that major, but then went on to earn my M.Ed. in Student Personnel in Higher Education here at Kent State University with a graduate assistantship advising the Commuter and Off-Campus Student Organization (COSO). In September 1999, I had the incredible luck of returning to White Hall as a Program Counselor in 306. My present position is Academic Advisor Coordinator in 304 White Hall. I am a member of the Kent Academic Support and Advising Association (KASADA) and the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). I believe that each student is a book - sometimes an open book, sometimes a closed book. Each student has his/her own story. I like to read students - crack open the cover, read their cover page and delve right in. As an advisor, I hope to help write a few sentences, maybe a paragraph in the story of a student. Wow! How powerful is that! 
Miss Toni FryAcademic Advisortfry6@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS Toni received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport Management and Business Administration with a minor in Athletic Coaching from Baldwin-Wallace College in 2007. During her senior year, Toni studied abroad to Australia for one semester, which is where her interest in higher education began. She went on to complete her Master’s of Arts degree in Higher Education Administration from The University of Akron in 2010 where she served as an Education Abroad Advisor graduate assistant. 
Keya JenningsAcademic Advisorkjennin9@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS I began my journey through higher education as a non-traditional student. I obtained my Massage Therapist licensure from Cuyahoga Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree from Cleveland State University in 2007. My original career goal was to become a Physical Therapist, but I soon decided to turn my compassion for helping others in the health care profession to advocating for students in the arena of academic advising. My inspiration is to help students through challenges they may face as they progress through their own path.
Susan KeggClinicial Experience Placement Specialistskegg@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS Working with the students is the favorite part of my job here at Kent State University. I have worked in some capacity in education for the past 15 years and in my most recent position of EMIS Coordinator I did not have much contact with the students. I’m glad to have that opportunity again as the liaison between the students and the districts to set up student teaching placements. Students are in and out constantly! Away from work I enjoy reading, racquetball, travel to see my children in North Carolina and Texas, and my kitty, Cyrus. 
Mr. James KnappDirector of Clinical Field Experiencejknapp13@kent.edu 304C White Hall Area: VOSS I am a retired school administrator having served as a district superintendent in Berkshire and Columbia Schools in NE Ohio and as a principal in the Granville Exempted Village Schools and in the Diocese of Columbus. I also taught in the Diocese of Columbus and the Reynoldsburg City Schools. 
Laura McGlothlinAcademic Advisorlmcgloth@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS Laura received her B.A. in Psychology from Ohio Dominican College in 1992. She completed her M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Kent State University in 2004. Her higher education experience at Kent State involves academic advising for both Undergraduate Studies and the College of Education, Health and Human Services. She also spent 3 1/2 years as an Accessibility Specialist for Student Accessibility Services. 
Hilda PettitSpecial Asst. to Assoc. Dean for Undergraduate Educationhapettit@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS Hilda Pettit has been a member of the Kent State University staff for over 13 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management from Malone University in Canton, Ohio, and a Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio. Pettit is also a 2002 graduate of the Kent State University Leadership Academy. 
Kaylee PhillipsAcademic Program Specialistkphilli3@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS I am a 2008 graduate of Kent State University, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food with a concentration in Hospitality Management. I began working in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services in 2004 as a student worker. I have since worked in the Vacca Office of Student Services in various positions, including Receptionist and Clerical Specialist, totaling over seven years of service to the office. My current position is Academic Program Specialist. 
Lauren RowleyAcademic Advisorlrowley1@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS Lauren Rowley believes that, as an Academic Advisor for the College of Education, Health, and Human Services at Kent State University, she is responsible to collaborate with her advisees, contribute to the community that she works in, and participate in professional development within her field. Lauren strives to develop cooperative relationships with students to aid in their persistence and success. Her goal is to provide the tools and support necessary to inspire students to write their success stories. 
Katie SmithAcademic Advisorksmit154@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS Katie graduated from Ohio State University in 2007 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Communication. She earned her M.Ed. in College Student Personnel, with a graduate minor in Women’s and Gender Studies from Ohio University in 2009. In addition to academic advising, Katie has worked in a variety of areas of higher education and student affairs, including residence life and housing, conference and guest services, student financial aid, and women's student services. 
Kelley StillwagonAcademic Advisorkstillwa@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS Kelley has been a part of the Kent State University family since 2000 when she accepted her first position at KSU as a student employee within the Center for Student Involvement (formally called Campus Life). Her most current position allowed her to join the Vacca Office of Student Services as an academic advisor in August 2011. As an Academic Advisor, Kelley believes that respect, responsibility and relationship building are the keys to successful student and advisor collaborations. 
Julie WilcoxDirector, Academic Recruitment & Retentionjwilcox@kent.edu 309 White Hall Area: VOSS - DEAN I earned my Bachelor's degree in Physical Education in 1995 from the State University of New York College at Cortland. I was a long-term substitute teacher for few years and during this time I discovered that I wanted to work with students in a different capacity. I applied to the School Counseling program and became a member of the Kent State University community in July of 1997. I earned my Master's degree in School Counseling in 1998 and my Educational Specialist degree in Counseling in 1999. I became a full-time Residence Hall Director in 1999 and in April 2002 I was hired as an Academic Advisor in what is now the Vacca Office of Student Services. In July 2008 my role in EHHS changed and I accepted a new position in Recruitment and Retention. I am currently the Director for Recruitment and Retention for EHHS. 
Mrs. Kathy ZargesDirector of Undergraduate Advising and Licensurekmzarges@kent.edu 304 White Hall Area: VOSS I completed my undergraduate degree from Mount Union College in English and Communication Studies. Originally, I wanted to be a high school teacher, but quickly realized that the college environment was the place for me. I have not left the college environment since I started my undergraduate degree! |
